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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.62, 29,348.61 and 11,789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.62, 29,348.61 and 11,789.74 is: 17,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.62 : 29,348.61 = 11,789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.62/29,348.61 = 11,789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.62x = 29,348.61 × 11,789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.62x = 346,012,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,012,481.26/19,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,649.54

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